LOG 18-01-09 0915- 1545 HRS

Location : norfolk Spotter Watch Member : no

163023/QH KC130T VMGR-234
164762/CW C130T VR-54
50010 C5B 60AMW
50007bl. C5B 436AW arr. (RCH5007)
70032bk/bl C5B 60AMW arr. (RCH7032)
73-991.T.STARS C130E 222FILO arr. (TUAF601)
80047bk/wt KC135T 22ARW arr. (RCH668)
80050bk. KC135T 92ARW arr. (RCH184)
00342wt. KC135T 319ARW arr. (RCH586)
33123yl/bl C17A 437AW arr. (RCH362)

Most Galaxys at the Hall for ages, arrived almost together!
Cheers Stig.

Location : Lincolnshire

KC-135T 58-0069 Macdill departed at 0900 and the day was made by the two C-5's arriving together. I might post my shots of them later or tomorrow.
Also, the USMC KC-130T might have a tech issue as the No.4 prop spinner was noted removed this afternoon.

Dinger.

Location : norfolk Spotter Watch Member : no

The KC130 spinner was missing when it turned its' props yesterday afternoon, maybe the fault occured at that point.
The C130T was due to depart today, but although also turning its' props didn't show any further signs of activity.
But what a sight to see three C5s on the pan, it brings back memories of the golden years at the Hall.
Cheers, Stig.

Subject: Re: LOG 18-01-09 0915- 1545 HRS 2009-01-18, 12:32

It was a stunning day as been said before the C5s made the day :bounce: plus with another C130T arriving later on in the day as posted in this topic (Thanks KD :D )

Subject: Based stuff noted today... 2009-01-18, 13:03

l'll just list the based stuff noted between 1200 and 1530 hrs today, everything else was as given by Stig....

100 ARW KC-135R all 'D' - 58-0036, 58-0093, 58-0100 (marked '100ARW'), 60-0328, 60-0350, 60-0355, 63-8008, 63-8879 "Quid 95" (out/in) plus 61-0306 (marked 'McConnell)

352 SOG Herc's - 64-14859, 69-5825, 69-5828, 69-5832, 87-0024, 88-1803

Location : norfolk Spotter Watch Member : no

Thanks for the contributions.
Benn, the C130T might not be alone I noticed four extinguishers on Charlie to the left of "Turkish Stars", might be worth a look tomorrow!
Cheers Stig.

Subject: Re: LOG 18-01-09 0915- 1545 HRS 2009-01-18, 14:34

I was driving up thr A140 Towards Norwich Today,Saw both C5s in the turn for finals in stunning light,What a great Machine.

Wish i was a mildenhall For when they take off,That Engine whine is Brilliant.

Mark.

Location : Lincolnshire

stigorige wrote:: The KC130 spinner was missing when it turned its' props yesterday afternoon, maybe the fault occured at that point.
The C130T was due to depart today, but although also turning its' props didn't show any further signs of activity.
But what a sight to see three C5s on the pan, it brings back memories of the golden years at the Hall.
Cheers, Stig.

As the spinner is still absent, it could be possible that something like the Pitch Lock Regulator has been replaced, therefore a ground run and leak checks of the dome would be required. Pure speculation from an ex C-130K sooty, but you never know.

Dinger.

Location : norfolk Spotter Watch Member : no

Thanks Dinger, it's nice to have an poinion from somebody who has worked on the aircraft.
The prop which was lacking the spinner was still at 90 deg. + x xx so the a/c looked like my diagram.
I wonder if the problem was discovered as they yried to turn the prop.
Stig.

Location : Lincolnshire

If there is a problem, it was most likely noticed whilst the engine was running. The other possibility is that a hydraulic leak was discovered after shut down which could lead to component change or at worst a prop change.

Glad to be of help.

Dinger.

Subject: Re: LOG 18-01-09 0915- 1545 HRS